Obituaries

Altoona, PA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Altoona, Blair County, PA & Surrounding Areas

David McConnell

David McConnell

Jan 6, 2018

David L. McConnell, 50, Altoona, passed away Saturday night at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of Ronald H. and Frances Ann (Michaels) McConnell.

Surviving are his mother Frances Ann, five siblings: his brother Ronald McConnell and his wife Cathy, his brother Donald McConnell and his wife Pam, a sister Diane Shiffler and her husband Scott, a brother...

Mabel M. Bunn

Mabel M. Bunn

Jan 1, 2018

Mabel M. Bunn, 97, Altoona, died Monday evening at Hillview Nursing Home. She was born in Huntingdon, daughter of the late Newton and Ruth (Henderson) Brenneman. She married William Brininger, who preceded her in death in 1942. She then married William H. Bunn in Hagerstown, MD. He also preceded her in death in 1965.

Surviving are 8 children: Raymond Brininger...

William Richard Ross

William Richard Ross

Dec 27, 2017

William Richard "Dick" Ross, 88, New Port Ritchey, Florida, formerly of Altoona, died Wednesday morning at the Heather Hill Health Care Center in New Port Ritchey, Florida.

                He was born in Altoona, a son of the late William Martin and Linnie Pearl (Moyer) Ross.  He married Janet L. White on February 26, 1966, in Williamsport, PA.

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David E. Manbeck

David E. Manbeck

Dec 18, 2017

David E. Manbeck, 74, Altoona, passed away at his residence Monday morning. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Frank and Adah (Shannon) Aurandt.Surviving are his wife Shirley; three daughters: Betsy, Gemini, and Rebekah; a son Brad; five grandchildren: Justin, Kaylee, Samantha, Sarah, and Savannah; four great-grandchildren: Ariel, Kayleigh, Jaxon, and Aubree. He was preceded by his brother...

Betty Ann Karen (Northway) Gibbons

Betty Ann Karen (Northway) Gibbons

Dec 15, 2017

Betty Ann Karen (Northway) Gibbons, 81, formerly of Altoona, passed away Friday at the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Minneapolis, MN, daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Johnson) Northway. She married Dr. William Port Gibbons in 1958. He preceded her in death in 2011.

Surviving are her children: Jennifer Marie Gibbons of Altoona, William Charles Gibbons...

Madeline C. Armstrong

Madeline C. Armstrong

Dec 15, 2017

Madeline C. Armstrong, 77, passed away Friday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James F. and Madeline C. (Campbell) Armstrong. She is survived by two brothers: Joseph of Succasunna, NJ, and Dale of Weatherly, PA; a sister, Sr. Leona (Marlene), CSA of Fond du Lac, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

David Dean Croft

David Dean Croft

Dec 14, 2017

David Dean Croft, 70, Altoona, died Thursday at the VA Medical Center, Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late George and Marjorie Croft. He married Alice Anderson June 20, 1998, in Winchester, VA; she survives him.

Also surviving are his children: Mike Croft, David Croft, Sharon Croft, Mindy Croft, and Marilyn Croft; eight grandchildren; Harley, Zachery, Mason,...

Alice M. Hanna

Alice M. Hanna

Dec 9, 2017

Alice M. Hanna, 82, Altoona, passed away Saturday evening at her home surrounded by her family.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Anthony and Magdeline (Gurna) Lawruk. She was twice married, first to James Ball, who preceded her in death, then on September 9, 1972, she married Harry W. Hanna who preceded her in death on May...

Donna Williams

Donna Williams

Dec 2, 2017

Donna L. Williams, 78, of Altoona, passed peacefully on December 2 at UPMC Altoona surrounded her family. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth (Mentzer) Geist. She married William Williams on April 9, 1960; he preceded her in death in October, 2009.

Surviving are 5 children: Vickie McClure (Randy, Robert Williams (Chris), Ellen Williams, Melissa...

Mary Gallagher

Mary Gallagher

Nov 29, 2017

Mary A. Gallagher, 76, Altoona, died Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Eddie and Greta (Taylor) Conrad.

Mary was a graduate of Gallitzin High School she worked as a teacher's aid at Blair County Head Start, and previously at Easter Seals in Altoona. Surviving are her children: a son Terry of Hollidaysburg, a...

Elizabeth Wills

Elizabeth Wills

Nov 29, 2017

Elizabeth Wills, “Libby”, 50, Altoona, died Wednesday morning at her home.She was born in Altoona, a daughter of Jerry Burket and Joyce Fox. On March 18, 1995, she married Thomas Wills in Altoona.In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters: Caitlin Wills, at the home and Allyssa Baker, of Altoona; her mother, Joyce Bookhammer, of Altoona; her...

Harry S. Barrett, Sr.

Harry S. Barrett, Sr.

Nov 26, 2017

Harry S. “Chuck” Barrett, Sr., 96, Altoona, died Sunday morning at Garvey Manor.He was born in Homers Gap, Altoona, the son of the late James Z. and Sara (Ayers) Barrett. He married Barbara J. Lockard on February 26, 1951 in Maryland. She preceded him in death.Surviving are two sons: Harry S. “Sam” Barrett, Jr., and wife Doris and Gary Lee...

Dolores Quirin

Dolores Quirin

Nov 25, 2017

   Dolores L. "Dee" Quirin, 87, Altoona, died Saturday morning, November 25, 2017, at Hillview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.   She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late James W. and Mae (Whitfield) High.  She married Andrew E. Quirin on October 5, 1968, in Altoona.  He preceded her in death on March 22, 2005. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and her...

Michael Kilmer

Michael Kilmer

Nov 25, 2017

Michael Kilmer, 77, Altoona, died Saturday at his home. he was born in Jamestown, NY, son of the late LeRoy and Doris (Cole) Kilmer.He married Judith Clinich , who preceded him in death in 1998.After high school, Michael immediately entered the United States Navy, serving for four years. He completed his service and was married, settling in Altoona where he...

Harold B. Thompson

Harold B. Thompson

Nov 25, 2017

Harold B. Thompson, 74, Altoona, went home to be with the Lord Saturday November 25th.He was born in Altoona, son of the late Arlie and Margie (Kuhn) Thompson. His father Arlie was killed in action during World War II when Harold was just a baby. His mother, Margie later married Richard Burket who raised Harold and his sister as his...

Lela M Hileman

Lela M Hileman

Nov 23, 2017

Lela M. Hileman, 90, Maybrook Hills, Atoona, passed away Thursday at the home.She was born in Hollidaysburg, daughter of the late Adrian and Bessie (Stump) Ross. On May 22, 1948, she married Andrew Fredrick Hileman. He preceded her in death in 1975.Surviving are five children: Linda Fetterhoof (Gary), Claudia Mundorff, Barb Shay (Jeff), Fred Hileman (Barb), and Karen Hileman; nine grandchildren: Freddy,...

Donna Marie Treese

Donna Marie Treese

Nov 22, 2017

Donna Marie Treese, 69, Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning, after a brief illness, at her home.She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James N. and Ann (Yusko) Dominick. On September 16, 1972 at St. Mark’s Church, Altoona, she married Steven Ray Treese. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2016.She is survived by a daughter, Amber...

Richard W. Brubaker

Richard W. Brubaker

Nov 20, 2017

Richard W. Brubaker, “Dick”, 79, Altoona, passed away Monday evening at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert and Vada (Saudrus) Brubaker. On July 22, 1956, he married Donna Jean Runk in Altoona.In addition to his wife of 61 years, he is survived by two children: Richard A. “Rick” Brubaker and wife Rebecca of Ohiopyle,...

Alan Craig Yohn

Alan Craig Yohn

Nov 19, 2017

Alan Craig Yohn, 69, Altoona, passed away Sunday afternoon at UPMC Altoona.He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Robert and Ruth (Crabtree) Yohn. In 1986, he married Patricia “Patty” Siebert in Altoona.In addition to his wife of 31 years, he is survived by three children: Brian Elliott (Anita) of Sinking Valley, Linda Elliott of Altoona, and Donna...

Lewis Williams, Jr.

Lewis Williams, Jr.

Nov 13, 2017

   Lewis S. Williams, Jr., 69, Altoona, died Monday, November 13, 2017, at his home.  He was born in Altoona on December 22, 1947.  He married Margaret Grace and she preceded him in death on December 5, 2015.   Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Williams, Tammy Crissey and Teresa Moore, one grandson, Julian Perini, three granddaughters, Victoria, Veronica and Natasha, two brothers,...